Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How well does the first-gen 8 core, 16 thread AMD Ryzen 7 1800X perform in games in 2025? Today I've paired it with a new Radeon RX 9060 XT to see how it holds up in a handful of my favourite titles.

I've also compared it to a modern quad core Intel Core i3 for some context. Let's take a look at 2017's $499 flagship in action 8 years later...

0:00 Intro and Test Methodology
1:32 The Ryzen 7 1800X at Stock Speeds
3:58 Does Overclocking Make a Difference?
5:54 Can a Modern Intel Core i3 Beat It?

Thanks for watching :)